Chapter 40
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 40<\/p>\n
Chapter 40<\/p>\n
The 886 VII\u2018 room at Betrico\u2019s elite private hospital, part of the Chisers Group, looked like a war zone. Shards of glass, blankets, and pillows were strewn about, with a bowl of risotto sitting forgotten, its steam now just a faint whisper.<\/p>\n
Joseph was a disaster, sprawled on the hospital bed. His eyes, bring with rage and bloodshot, contrasted sharply with his usual polished and suave demeanor. His hair was a mess, and his face was rough with stubble<\/p>\n
Up close, the emptiness of one sleeve in his loose hospital gown was evident with a subtle red stain seeping through the<\/p>\n
white fabric.<\/p>\n
Huddled in the corner, a woman wept uncontrollably, her composure shattered. It was Barbara, Harold\u2019s current wife and Joseph\u2019s birth mother. Her usual elegance was replaced by smeared makeup and a disheveled appearance, as if she had aged a decade in a single night.<\/p>\n
This chaos had persisted since Joseph woke that morning, realizing Morris had taken his arm. His violent outbursts had been relentless\u2013smashing objects, chasing off medical staff, and even attempting to strangle his own mother.<\/p>\n
Clutching a bowl of untouched risotto, Barbara forced herself to stand and approached Joseph\u2019s bedside. Joseph, please, eat something. We\u2019ll get through this. I promise we\u2019ll fix your hand, she sobbed, her voice breaking.<\/p>\n
\u201cGet out,\u201d Joseph bellowed, the cords in his neck standing out in stark relief.<\/p>\n
Suddenly, Harold barged in, his voice a thunderclap. \u201cShut your mouth.\u201d<\/p>\n
At his entrance, Barbara\u2019s distress only deepened. \u201cHarold, you have to help Joseph. Morris is ruthless, taking his brother\u2019s arm. Joseph\u2019s life is ruined without it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Harold, already on edge, snapped at the sight of Barbara\u2019s disarray and incessant tears. His hand lashed out, striking her with a force that sent her crashing to the floor, her sobs now mere whispers.<\/p>\n
However, Joseph just watched with an indifferent gaze from his bed, his eyes a deep, furious red.<\/p>\n
Harold pointed an accusing finger at Barbara, his voice dripping with disdain. \u201cI gave you everything, and this is what you\u2019ve raised\u2013someone who\u2019d drug Phoebe. How am I supposed to show my face now? You\u2019ve ruined him with your coddling.\u201d<\/p>\n
Turning to Joseph, he spat, \u201cAnd you actually caused harm and left a trail for Morris to follow. The SEC banning Regalflow Group was a warning from him. Yet, you still provoke him?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFortunately, Morris found some girl who managed to heal Phoebe,\u201d Harold remarked, casting a sidelong glance at Joseph<\/p>\n
on the bed.<\/p>\n
At the mention of Morris and the girl healing Phoebe, Joseph\u2019s eyes widened with a menacing glint.<\/p>\n
Harold smirked, adding. \u201cStrange, isn\u2019t it? Morris, not known for his affections, was gentle with this girl, even escorting her personally. But she\u2019s something too, healing Phoebe in no time.<\/p>\n
With that, he said to Joseph and Barbara curtly, Take care of yourselves.\u201d Then he strode out of the room.<\/p>\n
As the door closed behind Harold, his angry face was replaced by a cunning smile. He snorted, thinking, \u2018Morris, if I can\u2019t bring you down, I\u2019ll let your own brother do it It\u2019s not my fault; you\u2019re too uncontrollable Chivers Group will only be mine.<\/p>\n
Inside the room, Barbara remained on the floor, while Joseph closed his eyes, his left hand balling into a fist, with veins bulging. When he opened his eyes, he said slowly, \u2018Mom, I\u2019m sorry.\u201d<\/p>\n
Barbara\u2019s tears halted, and she staggered to her feet, asking. Joseph, what did you say?\u201d<\/p>\n
Joseph looked at Barbara, his eyes now soft and vulnerable. \u201cMom, I\u2019m sorry. I\u2019m hungry. Is there more risotto?\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u201cYes, of course. I\u2019ll get right away,\u201d Barbara replied, her urgency palpable as she hurried out.<\/p>\n
The moment Barbara left, Joseph\u2019s soft gaze hardened into a sister stare. \u201cMorris, you\u2019ll pay for taking my hand. I\u2019ll take Chivers Group and everything\u00a0y<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-65","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/65","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}